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Patent GB-189803099-A (GB)
Title: Improved Apparatus for Exposing and Preserving Cut Flowers and Foliage.
Inventor: SPOONER WILLIAM PERCY
Filed: 1898-02-07
Granted: 1898-04-02
Abstract: 3099. Spooner, W. P. Feb. 7. Flower holders.-A holder for cut flowers and foliage for use in horticultural shows, shops, table decoration, &c. consists of rows of water troughs B, attached to a back A and having holes C for the stems. The troughs are connected by tubes D and are filled through a funnel E, surplus water flowing away through the lower tube F. The back may be supported in an inclined position by hinged legs G, or may be hung from a nail on the wall &c. When intended for shop or table decoration, the holder may be made with three or more sides, or a number grouped together. Space is provided between the troughs for names or other desired information.
Patent GB-189804236-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Drawing Off Water or Liquid from Sewage Tanks or Reservoirs.
Inventor: HAM FREDERIC GEORGE SISON
Filed: 1898-02-21
Granted: 1899-01-07
Abstract: 4236. Ham, F. G. S. Feb. 21. Siphons.-Water or liquid is withdrawn from sewage tanks or reservoirs by means of a pipe B connected to a siphon D by a swivel joint C. The upper part of the pipe B is provided with a float A.
Patent GB-189806071-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Friction Driving Mechanism for Warping, Balling and other Textile Machines.
Filed: 1898-03-12
Granted: 1898-04-16
Abstract: 6071. Holt, T.,and Holt, F. A. March 12. Yarns, warping, balling, &c.-Warping, balling, and other textile machines are driven by a friction clip e, formed in two parts and working in a groove around the disc or wheel d on the shaft a. The amount of friction is regulated by bolts f and wing nuts i, acting in conjunction with springs h and rubber buffers g, and the clip is driven by a cranked arm j, fixed to the loose driving-pulley b and engaging one of the recesses in the clip. When the resistance of the machine increases by the gradually-increasing diameter of the warp beam &c., the clip.slips on the disc, and the speed of the shaft a is smoothly and evenly reduced.
Patent GB-189808725-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Cheques, Drafts, and the like.
Inventor: BRALY LOUIS
Filed: 1898-04-14
Granted: 1898-05-20
Abstract: 8725. Braly, L., and Braly, A. April 14. Cheques, drafts, and the like.-A cheque, draft, or the like is provided with two coupons C, D as well as a counterfoil A, and with series of distinguishing designs upon the back of the cheque &c. B and coupons. All four parts are similarly numbered, and the amount to be paid may be indicated by means of circles and figures, as shown in Fig. 1, which represents a cheque for 23,456 francs, 78 centimes. The coupon D is retained by the banker, and the cheque with the coupon C must be presented at the bank.
Patent GB-189809983-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Telephonic Apparatus.
Inventor: GUENTHER RAIMUND
Filed: 1898-04-30
Granted: 1899-03-25
Abstract: 9983. G³nther, R., Edler von Kronmyrth. April 30. Telephone signals, recording; phonographs.-Relates to recording telephone messages on a phonograph. A receiving - magnet, in place of the ordinary receiver, is arranged in approximate relation to a metallic diaphragm forming the phonograph recording-diaphragm or connected thereto, and an escapement magnet is substituted for the calling-device. Fig. 1 shows the escapement magnet M, the armature A of which moves the escape - wheel R one tooth by means of the lever c. A detentwheel r is mounted on the same shaft d as the escape-wheel R, and locks or releases the fly W of the driving-mechanism.
Patent GB-189810873-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Barbers' Shaving Cases with Apparatus for Heating Water therein.
Inventor: GOLBY FREDERICK WILLIAM
Filed: 1898-05-12
Granted: 1898-06-18
Abstract: 10,873. Golby, F. W., [Gaede, C.]. May 12. Shaving-appliances.-A case is divided into four compartments for a sheet-metal water bottle a, lamp h, soap c, &c. The bottle a is held by a latch q on a bracket over the lamp in the case, gratings being provided in the top and bottom of the case to allow the air to pass when the lamp is lighted.
Patent GB-189811135-A (GB)
Title: Improved Means for Heating Furnaces.
Inventor: BERNER WLADIMIR FEDOROWITSCH
Filed: 1898-05-16
Granted: 1898-11-12
Abstract: 11,135. Berner, W. F. May 16. Regenerative furnaces.-Hot waste gases from the furnace A, shown in sectional plan, escape through passages b, e into the chimney, and air supply for primary combustion is drawn through the heated passages b<1>, b<2>, and forced by a steamjet blower under the firegrate c. The heating- passages may be arranged at the side of, or below, the furnace, and in some cases the air supply and waste gases may be caused to flow in opposite directions.
Patent GB-189814443-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Machinery or Apparatus for Flanging, Recessing, or otherwise Treating the Ends of Steam Boiler Furnace Flues and the like.
Inventor: BOOKER JOHN IRELAND
Filed: 1898-06-30
Granted: 1899-06-17
Abstract: 14,443. Booker, J. I. June 30. Flanging; corrugating.-A machine for flanging, recessing, and otherwise treating the ends of boiler furnace flues has hydraulic &c. rams 4, 4<a> for operating the flanging &c. die 4<b> and the gripping-die 4<c>. The flue X is carried by an arm 12 pivoted on a turntable 12<c> on a carriage 12<d>, which runs on rails on a vertically - adjustable frame 12f, allowing the flue to be easily t r a n sferred to and from the heating-furnace. The position of the arm 12 is controlled by a hand-wheel 13. The flue rests on rollers on the arm 12 and is steadied by a roller 14<c> on a piston 14<b>. The flue is gripped between the die 4<c> and an interchangeable die 3<c> in a fixed arm 2. The die 4<b> is of varying projection, as shown in Fig. 2, and can be adjusted angularly by worm gearing 15<c>, to bring different parts into operation to form an eccentric recess on the flue. The die 4<c> is similarly mounted, and has portions of different corrugations to suit the various types of flues. A die 10, carried by a lever 8 raised by a ram 8<a>, acts in conjunction with the die 4<b>. A die 3 can be angularly adjusted by a rod 17<a> and handwheel 17<c> according to the desired shape of the recess, and a die 11 on a ram 11<a> effects the setting of the flange. The dies may be also arranged to impart a corrugation to the flange.
Patent GB-189817681-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Stockings.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1898-08-16
Granted: 1898-10-01
Abstract: 17,681. Thompson, W. P., [Kendrick, A. B.]. Aug. 16. Elastic stockings. - A blank from which an elastic stocking is intended to be made consists of a leg part b, ankle part c, and instep portion e, all in one piece, and heel portions d in t h e forms o f triangular gores. The rubber weft threads of the gores are inclined to those of the other parts of the blank. A stocking is made by bringing the edges of the blank together and uniting them, the seam being reinforced by means of a tape, if necessary.
Patent GB-189825886-A (GB)
Title: Improved Spring Stops for Railway Waggon Doors.
Inventor: FERRIS FRANK
Filed: 1898-12-08
Granted: 1899-12-08
Abstract: 25,886. Ferris, F. Dec. 8. Doors, wagon.-Consists in providing two spring stops a on each side of the wagon, to receive the impact from the hinged doors e.
Patent GB-189900117-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Dies for the Shaping of Metal Plates.
Inventor: SAGENDORPH LONGLEY LEWIS
Filed: 1899-01-03
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 117. Sagendorph, L. L. Jan. 3. Stamping and embossing. - Dies for pressing into shape sheet-metal plates for building and decorative purposes, such as for ceilings, walls, roofs, panels, and the like, are formed in pairs. The lower one A is a cast or cut steel die, and the upper one is formed of some suitable cheap alloy cast in the lower die, and then faced by a sheet A' of harder metal. This sheet is formed by hammering or pressing it into the lower die, and enables the upper die to resist undue wear. The patterns produced may be similar to that shown in Fig. 3.
Patent GB-189901559-A (GB)
Title: Improved Submerge Heater.
Inventor: BYRNE EDWARD JOSEPH
Filed: 1899-01-23
Granted: 1899-02-25
Abstract: 1559. Byrne, E. J., and Kemp, C. M. Jan. 23. Water - heaters, gas. -Relates to a submerged heater. The ducts 2 and 3 communicate with the combustion chamber, which is divided by lateral partitions, and contains the burner 16. The sleeve 23 is operated by the rod 25, and opens or closes the air inlet to the mixing-ducts. A damper 7 is arranged to cut off direct communication between the combustion chamber and the exit ducts. The heater is provided with a handle 24, and a base 22 which is connected to the casing in such a manner as to leave a space between the casing and base.
Patent GB-189904910-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and relating to Fire-bridges for Steam-boiler and other Furnaces.
Inventor: ALVES JOHN
Filed: 1899-03-06
Granted: 1899-04-15
Abstract: 4910. Alves, J. March 6. Steam-generator &c. furnaces; firebridges steam, supplying.-Fig. 2 shows in section a portion of the furnace of a water-tube boiler of the Babcock & Wilcox type, and Fig. 3 a section on the line 3-3, Fig. 2. The "firebridge" consists of a casting A extending across the furnace and having vertical slots B of greater width at the back than at the front, and at the bottom than at the top The bottom is also inclined as shown at b. A damper is fitted at D, and steam is delivered through the slots from a perforated pipe E. F is a firebrick arch of the ordinary kind.
Patent GB-189907183-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Elastic Fluid Turbines.
Inventor: THOMPSON WILLIAM PHILLIPS
Filed: 1899-04-05
Granted: 1899-05-06
Abstract: 7183. Thompson, W. P., [Brady, J. F.]. April 5. Steam and gas turbines.-Steam or gas under pressure, entering by a hollow shaft C and openings A<2> in a boss A', acts upon vanes B<4> ... B' on a wheel B and vanes A<5> ... A<3> on a wheel A. The wheels A and B are geared together by wheels F, G, and H, as shown. This device may be modified for use as an inward-flow turbine.
Patent GB-189912421-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to Knitting Machines.
Inventor: STOLL HEINRICH
Filed: 1899-06-14
Granted: 1900-06-14
Abstract: 12,421. Stoll, H. June 14. Parallel knitting machines; straight-bar knitting-machines.-Relates to methods of making openwork fabrics wich a great variety of patterns on a straight-bar or Lamb's machine with one bed or on a left- and-left machine. Fig. 2 shows a section of a left-and-left machine for making openwork. The jacquard cards 1 run over a drum carried by rocking arms 3, which are operated by levers 6 and cams on the shaft 8. The cards act on the selected needles, and those which are to have a loop removed are pushed forward by means of push-bars and sinkers. The loop-transferrers 10, one to each needle, are carried on bars 9, 11 on arms 12, 13, which, through arms 15, 16, 19 and cams on the shaft 8, can be so operated as to move the points to and from the needles in the required manner. The points are shogged the right amount to left or right by operating the handle 40, which is fixed to a stepped cam working between two fixed rollers 38. Two bars 20, 21 serve to operate the needles when the jacquard is out of action. The bar 20 can be raised as well as swung to and from the centre of the needle beds, the bar 21 is swung only, and both these motions are derived through springs, levers, and cams from the shaft 8. When the jacquard cylinder moves to the left, it displaces only those needles the loops of which are to be transferred these needles are now seized by the points 10, and drawn into the bed V until their loops get over the latches ; the bar 21 now pushes forward the remaining needles until their loops rest on their latches, and the bar 20 pulls back those operated by the jacquard into line with the rest; the points then come down, and the whole of the needles are pushed back until the required loops hang on the points, which are then pushed towards the bed H to open the latches ; the points are then shogged, and by suitable bick and forward motions of points and needles the loops are placed on the new needles and the course is complete. An auxiliary latch opener is shown in Figs. 3 and 4 ; the latch opener 54 is carried on an arm 55 having a pin working in an inclined slot ; by pushing the slide 55 to right or left, the latch opener is lowered into action, as shown, or raised out of action ; this sliding motion is obtained by means of a pivoted lever 63, 64, and projections 61, 62 which act so as to put the latch opener in action during one traverse of the lock and out during the next. In connection with this latch opener is a vertical adjustable cam 69, which is operated by projections 81, 82, and levers 83, 80, and a tappet and inclined stop and guide in a manner analogous to the latch opener 54 ; when the cam 69 is lowered, it shunts the needles to the proper place in the needle bed to be in range of the latch opener.
Patent GB-189915268-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Electric Lamps.
Filed: 1899-07-25
Granted: 1900-07-25
Abstract: 15,268. British Thomson-Houston Co., [Rice, E. W.]. July 25. Incandescent-arc lamps; supporting lamps.-A body A, which becomes conductive only at a high temperature, is mounted between insulated supports F, R, connected in series with an upper solenoid 0, an electromagnet E<1>, and terminal plates N<1>, P. The body A is enclosed by two conductors B, C. The lower conductor C is connected with the support F. The upper conductor B is carried by the tubular core of the two solenoids 0, S, the upper part of the core sliding in an insulated tube Y, which serves as a dash-pot. The core carries springs to make contact with the tube, which is connected through the lower solenoid S, two contacts, and a spring-held armature E', with the terminal plate P. The body A and coils 0, E<1> are thus connected in parallel with the conductors C, B and coil S. When current is supplied, the solenoid S raises the core and conductor B, forming an arc which heats the body A ; when this becomes incandescent and conductive, the electromagnet E<1> attracts the armature E', opening the circuit of the conductors B, C, while the upper solenoid 0 continues to hold up the core and conductor B, to allow passage of light from the body A. The solenoids are enclosed in a casing E<3>, against which a globe is held by a nut I. The top of the lamp screws into a support H, which carries contacts to connect the plates N<1>, P of the lamp with terminal screws t<1>, t.
Patent GB-189915656-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or Connected with the Application of Doors to Engines or Motors of the Enclosed Type.
Inventor: HORNSBY WILLIAM
Filed: 1899-07-31
Granted: 1899-09-23
Abstract: 15,656. Hornsby, W., Roberts, D., and James, C. July 31. Manhole and handhole doors.- Relates to doors or covers for the openings in the casings of engines or motors of the enclosed type, the object being to enable such doors to be quickly and easily removed and replaced. The door a is pressed or stamped from mild steel, and has attached to it a sheet or ring b of asbestos, leather, rubber, lead, or other suitable joint-making material. The door is secured by a cross-bar c, stud, and handle nut @.
Patent GB-189922501-A (GB)
Title: An Improvement in the Method of Lighting Sewing Machines.
Inventor: POWERS HENRY
Filed: 1899-11-11
Granted: 1900-06-02
Abstract: 22,501. Powers, H. Nov. 11. Lamp brackets for bolding lamps on sewing- machines. A metal band H, clamped on the arm of the machine by means of screws I, is formed with a raised part to contain a washer F and the head of a rivet E uniting the band to a socket C, in which the lamp bracket is adjustably secured by a screw. According to the Provisional Specification, the bracket and band are united directly by a pin, rivet, or screw and nut, a space being left in the bracket to facilitate this.
Patent GB-190002210-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Sleeping Berths and their Supports.
Filed: 1900-02-03
Granted: 1900-03-03
Abstract: 2210. Military Equipment Stores and Tortoise Tents Co. and Fieldhouse, W. J. Feb. 3. Berths.-Relates to berths specially for travelling hospitals. On the ends of the main frame a are bolted short legs b, which are dropped into a slot in the horizontal member of a bracket c pivoted to a wall plate e. The legs of the lowest berth of a tier may be dropped into the slots in plates d fixed to the floor. When the berths are not in use, they may be piled up to form a couch, the legs fitting into sockets g on the berth next below. By means of the handles f, the frame a can be lifted off its brackets and used as a stretcher.
Patent GB-190004689-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to the Treatment of Wood for Preservative Desiccating and Seasoning Purposes.
Inventor: HIGGINS HUBERT
Filed: 1900-03-12
Granted: 1901-03-09
Abstract: 4689. Higgins, H. March 12. Wood, treating for preserving. -Relates to an apparatus for preserving and desiccating wood. It contains a steaming-chamber A, and one or more drying- chambers C, K. The steam is generated in a pan A<1>, which is kept supplied with water from a cistern B with ball valve. The pan A' is heated by a furnace J. The waste gases and steam from the chamber A pass into a flue E, and thence into the drying-chambers C and K. The chambers are surrounded by jackets F, which are supplied with waste gases and steam through the opening C'. The various openings are controlled by dampers.
Patent GB-190007724-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in the Method of and Machinery for Washing Flannels and other Woollen Materials.
Filed: 1900-04-26
Granted: 1900-07-14
Abstract: 7724. Williamson & Co., W., Williamson, E., and Hammerton, C. April 26. Arrangement of apparatus in laundries and the like.- Relates to a method and machinery for washing flannels or other woollen goods, which is stated to minimize shrinkage. The water tank A is heated by a steam coil controlled automatically to keep the temperature constant. Hot water from the tank A, and soap solution from the tank M, are supplied to the washing-machine G, which is of the reciprocating type described in Specifications No. 1836, A.D. 1859, and No. 1210, A.D. 1896. After washing, the goods are passed through the wringer H, rinsing-tank K, and wringer L.
Patent GB-190012668-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in and connected with the Manufacture of Paper.
Inventor: DREHER CARL
Filed: 1900-07-13
Granted: 1901-06-29
Abstract: 12,668. Dreher, C. July 13. Waterproof, photographic, and printing paper; sizing.-Relates to means for rendering paper impervious to water, alcohol, or other liquids, specially applicable for the production of paper for use in photography, printing in colours, &c. The dressing-material, such as paraffin, wax, ozokerit, ceresine, Chinese wax, fat, oil, &c., is made into an emulsion with the resin soap used for sizing purposes, and this emulsion is dissolved in water and added to the pulp in the rag-engine. In order to properly combine the dressing-material with the resin soap, it is necessary for the soap to contain free resin or a substitute therefor, such as phenanthrene &c., which acts like free resin in a resin soap in enabling an emulsion with the dressing-material and soap to be obtained. A suitable soap may be prepared by boiling for an hour or so 100 parts of powdered resin and 20 of powdered phenanthrene with 7¢ parts of caustic soda and 25 parts of water. The soap so prepared may be used as a size without admixture with dressing-material.
Patent GB-190013747-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or connected with Pianos.
Inventor: LORRAIN JAMES GRIEVE
Filed: 1900-07-31
Granted: 1900-09-01
Abstract: 13,747. Lorrain, J. G., [Conover, J. F.]. July 31. Pianofortes.-The invention consists in providing two iron frames, between which the soundboard and wrest-plank are bolted, and on which the action and key bottom are supported independent of the case. The front frame is shown, the back frame being the same in outline, but the bracing and cut-away parts are regularly distributed. The upper part of the front frame is cut away so as to expose the wrest-plank, which rests on a flange on the rear frame and is also supported by other flanges on both frames. The soundboard is screwed to the back frame, and is clamped between it and the front one. The lower part of the back frame is provided with flanges and lugs, which form distancepieces between it and the front frame. The key bottom is secured to both frames, and does not form a part of the case, and the action is built up independently of the case.
Patent GB-190014351-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Stentering Machines for Stretching or Finishing Textile Fabrics
Inventor: WHITLEY ALFRED AUSTIN
Filed: 1900-08-10
Granted: 1901-06-15
Abstract: 14,351. Whitley, A. A. Aug. 10. Spherical bearings.-In "swissing" machines in which a longitudinal movement is given to the stentering-rails and chains of clips in addition to the travelling movement of the chains, the " swissing" or oscillating shaft E carries at the ends bevel-wheels D which, through bevel-wheels C, drive the chain-wheels B, and at the centre a pinion F which gears with a pinion G in the driving-shaft H. The wheels D, F are mounted on the shaft E by ball-and-socket connections, spherical projections or balls Q, R on the shaft engaging in recesses in the wheels. On pins a passing through the balls are pivoted blocks S, T, which move in grooves or recesses U, U<1>. By means of this arrangement the shaft E is free to oscillate around the ball R as a pivot or centre, and the stenter frames to pivot around the balls Q.
Patent GB-190016771-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Feedwater Heaters.
Inventor: WOLFF GUSTAV
Filed: 1900-09-20
Granted: 1901-09-20
Abstract: 16,771. Wolff, G. Sept. 20. Feedwater, heating.- Consists in the use, in steam heaters, of ribbed pipes, through which the water is passed, and which are heated externally by the steam. The effect of the ribbed pipes is to separate water of condensation from the steam, which can thus be further used after passing through the apparatus.
Patent GB-190101707-A (GB)
Title: A Combination Hand and Foot Driving and Steering Gear for a Tricycle or Bicycle
Inventor: CHEESEMAN HENRY
Filed: 1901-01-25
Granted: 1902-01-23
Abstract: 1707. Cheeseman, H., and Cheeseman, T. Jan.25. Manumotive cycles; dreving-mechanism ; steering- mechanism. - Relates to driving and steering mechanism for bicycles or tricycles propelled by hand and foot power, and is shown in Fig. 1 applied to a tricycle. The spindle of the nearside pedal 7 is slightly elongated, to engage with one end of a link 8, the other end of which is pivoted to the driving-stem 5. The driving-stem oscillates about an axle 6 journalled in the frame, and the upper end of the stem is fitted with a sleeve 4 connected by lugs c to a bent tube 2 carrying the turned-up handle-bar 1. The sleeve 4 can rotate round the stem to move an arm k, the lower end of which is connected by a link l to a stud m fixed on the steering-fork p.
Patent GB-190116737-A (GB)
Title: Improvements relating to the Combustion of Fuel in Furnaces.
Inventor: BORMANN JOHANN GOTTLIEB LEBERE
Filed: 1901-08-20
Granted: 1902-07-24
Abstract: 16,737. Bormann, J. G. L. Aug. 20. Gas-producer furnaces.-Fuel is piled on the grate and on an enlarged dead-plate at the front, and a limited supply of air and steam is supplied to the ashpit by the nozzle i. The gases distilled from the fuel, together with the products of incomplete combustion, are passed to a brick-lined chamber k, behind the firebridge, where they are burnt with heated air admitted through the passage o.